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Tekka Centre 竹脚中心
Market, Food Court, and Butcher
Little India, Singapore
"Tried Hanifa Biryani Specialist... Awesome food!"(17 Tips)
"Awesome duck rice, awesome chili and awesome dark sauce!"(7 Tips)
"Tea c from Maya mohan 01-246 is the best!"(3 Tips)
"Zoomed in on Prata Saga Sambal Berlada"(2 Tips)
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Try Roti John as an option. French loaf halves, fried w topping of minced mutton, sliced onions & egg. Literally means "John's bread", John being a common salutation for Caucasians. Source: Infopedia
TingApril 21, 2016U can hardly find freshly shredded coconut in Sg wet markets now and in Tekka there are 3 stalls selling it. Even have fresh coconut milk. Really spoilt for choice!
Kristin M-ODecember 30, 2017The market buzzes with flowers, conversation and local food, to get your spicy thosai, meat, drinks or a prata & curry fix with skinty friends can be fun! Just minutes off the Little India train stop.
- Porridge: the rice porridge fellow 4SQ users rave abt is Hup Soon #01-306. Operated by elderly folks, expect old-school goodness with every bite
- Prawn noodles shootout. Prefer 545 Whampoa Prawn Noodles 01-326 to Jasmine Pork Rib Prawn Noodle 01-316. Their soup base was lighter, yet more flavourful. Jasmine has more vege
- History: Mkt was known as Tek Kia Kha (in Hokkien), meaning "foot of small bamboos", as bamboo once grew on banks of Rochor Canal. Adapted in2 Tekka Pasar ("pasar" Malay for "mkt"). Source: Wikipedia
- Many stalls near market, along Buffalo Rd selling fresh flowers (without stems), or garlands. Min $1/bag of loose flowers (can mix types). Going rate for flowers tied to string is $1.50/ft (~30cm)
- Banana leaves. Tanga Banana Leaf offers both pre-cut tray size (20-cents/pc), & these bigger ones used for prayers ($1). Stall is next to popular Chia’s Vegetable Supply 01-88
- Masala dosai. Savoury tastes from Sri Tiffan Stall #01-224. Enjoyed the potato-based filling, as well as the sambhar. The freshly-made vadais (Indian 'donuts') were warm & crispy
- Mee Goreng (fried noodles Indian-Muslim style). Ajimer Sharif prepares a generous plate. The red colour, from colouring, makes it look spicier! Fried egg is optional
Bernard LimApril 20, 2017Rasa Raja Bojun Sri Lankan Food: tasted the watthalapan dessert. Made of coconut, it is great! Sweet with jaggery (Sri Lankan sugar)!
- Chendol drink: Unique find. Plenty of stalls sell it for $1.20. We get ours fr Maya Mohan (w photo of ex-Prez Nathan) #01-246. They also serve other popular beverages, incl teh tarik
- Fried chicken briyani set ($7 with egg, achar, pappadums & sambhar). Classic serving from Allauddin’s Briyani #01-232. Rice was moist & packed w flavours. Salty seasoned meat paired well
- TingJanuary 25, 2014Chia’s Vegetables Supply (#01-129) has imported vegetables not usually found in other wet markets like fresh herbs and sage. Thumbs up for the friendly service too!
- Apom. Enjoyed the egg apom from Sky Lab #01-227. Presentation-wise, I should dine in rather than takeaway, so that dish maintains its bowl shape😁
- Dum briyani. Aromatic rice from Yakader #01-259. Had raisins & nuts to add to flavour & texture. Chicken was decent. Served with sides of achar & vege curry
- Prata: Zoomed in on Prata Saga Sambal Berlada (#01-258), based on 4SQ tip. Loved it! Crispy, freshly-made prata. Picked mixed curry over plain. Plus owners r a jovial lot, joking as they serve u :-D
Jerrald NgDecember 11, 2018Eat and tour like a local from wet market shopping to eating at Hawker Center and sari boutique stalls. Crowded most of the time, best time to visit is before 11am or after 2pm.- Appams. Freshly-made and well-presented. From Sri Aachi Aappakadai #01-219. Not affordable though. 1 plain + 1 egg appam = $4!
MK ChanJuly 29, 2017U can enjoy very cheap and good food, there is also wet market. u can buy some India goods. i like eating Indian food in here.
NevermoreJanuary 3, 2020Tekka Centre’s first level houses a bustling hawker centre. Located in Little India, naturally you have to try the North and South Indian food stalls here.
Prata is great (the one with the queue) and some good Birianis.
Venus NgDecember 22, 2013omg I'm in love with tekka market - smorgasbord of hawker delights and the wet market sells EVERYTHING. + the cheery store owners really make this a wonderful place to shop.- Bernard LimApril 20, 2017Rasa Raja Bojun Sri Lanka Food: tasted the string hoppers. Tender! With the curry, it makes for savoury great taste!
- Kopi: Chinese-style. Not many stalls if u looking 4 a fix in d morning. After sampling d handful we cd find, Wah Heng @ #01-334 served d best. We cd taste d thick, strong brew. Zing!
Rom GohSeptember 16, 2017The Whampoa Prawn Noodle here is very good but be prepared for long Q. The Duck rice along the same roll as the prawn noodle also has a long Q too.- Banana leaves: Cut & cleaned pieces 2 serve food on fr #01-85. Gr8 for added authenticity 4 home parties. $1 5pcs . Another stall ard the corner claims to hv bigger pcs 4 d same price.
- Enjoyed the vibe here. Always busy, always eating & drinking. At all times of the day 😁
Lavanya Vincentia FobrogoApril 16, 2011Mee Goreng at Samad's Tekka Dum Briyani smells and tastes so good. But spice lovers, please request for extra chilli as a normal serving may not leave you coming back for more. Their mee kuah also gd!- Braised duck. Heng Gi sells a whole bird for $40. Can feed a family of 6 for 2 meals!
- Duck rice: Popular braised duck/goose rice can b found @ #01-335. Fresh & succulent. Lip-smacking! Note: Closed on Mondays
Lot of dum briyani & Indian food stalls, chuddidar/salwar shops stairs. Goat/Mutton, fish and veggitable shops around. MRT & busses connect it well. An POSB/DBS/OCBC ATM in it.
Magdalena MrázkováOctober 12, 2014Great hawker center with excellent indian and malay food! Recommend coco milk right from the coconut:)- Freshly grated coconut: Stall 178 is d only 1 in d area. Pay premium of $3 per fruit (vs $1.50 @ Geylang Serai). They also stock up on wide variety of curry powders
- Adhityo WicaksonoNovember 26, 2013You can find Chinese food, Sri Lankan food, Indian food (both northern area to southern) here. Meals are very diverged here!
Ice LeeSeptember 7, 2013The Indian food are nice, cheap and authentic but I hate the disposable plastic utensils. Advice to bring your own fork and spoon.
Desmond ChuaSeptember 25, 2018Have a try at 肥佬熟食 at first row of stalls. The soup they used to cook wantan is different from ordinary 🤤- Vadai. Enjoyed a tasty & aromatic snack from Prasanna's #01-242. 50-cents👍🏼
Chinese nasi lemak stall is really yummy with its fried chicken chop and curry vegetables.
Bianx BasilioSeptember 22, 2014Look for the longest queue when you enter the left side. They have the best prata and coffee tarik!
For Breakfast lovers, pay a trip to Zhu Jiao Shu Shi 竹脚熟食, Stall #01-284. Offers tasty economic BeeHoon & Mee at highly affordable prices plus the Glutinous rice is a must try!
MeiPing NgJune 17, 2014Great customer service from #02-150, their variety of indian clothes are very different from others.
Ummi Lily AshburnJanuary 29, 2011Must try the Nasi Goreng Kampog frm Jesswan Kitchen. $4 only with added fried chicken wings n fish crackers. Huge portions of fried rice given too!! 
Katherine AndiniMay 5, 2014Order your food, pay when the food's already at your table. Affordable place to eat!
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- 6.6
"You can choose from chicken, fish and mutton, it is the chicken biryani that has captivated the hearts of locals. The soft chicken meat falls off the bone effortlessly and is ridiculously delicious."
Nevermore - 6.2
"I personally prefer Kway Teow dry with chilli. More surface area for the chilli and tomato sauce. The 4 dollar portion comes with generous serving of sliced pork and prawns. Simple and delicious!"
L - 6.1
"Very good traditional braised duck. The duck wing is awesome, chili sauce is a must!"
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"Nice food court that has many well known shops from popiah, fried oyster and chendol. A nice place to have good meal with wonderful starter, main dish and dessert."
Torzin S - 6.9
"San Yuan Specialty Dried Mee Sua pretty tasty , worth the try"
JsRockFort - 6.0
"Best teh bing here at the end, Quality + quantity!!"
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